Re: Key Stage three SATs exams



Sandra wrote:
Is there anyone out there who believes like I do that our children are having to sit too many examinations? Perhaps our government and the examiners need to reconsider alternative ways of assessing our children. Exams are starting earlier than ever! Children can sit exams when they are as young as 6!!

How does our regime compare with that in the US, China, India, etc.? .



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